I had a few ideas. Dunno how well the first one would work. But maybe we could pit Anime vs. Anime? They can be related, or totally not. Like Naruto vs. Bleach? Maybe two teams of cross players. Guys as girls vs. girls as guys. Dunno, I think I'm babbling again.

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If you're talking about those who were in cosplay chess, your numbers are a little off. If you include the people who cosplayed the two shows who just attended k-con, those numbers were larger. I'm sure that if that option was added to cosplay chess registration, we would get a great turn out. Granted FF had a good turn out too, so, that would be another good option.

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Mnmm. I really wanted to compete last year, but I didn't have the time...

This year, since I'm going as a Moogle... And you have to battle...

I'll totally sign up, if someone has suggestions on a "Moogle Attack" XDD

Ah well if the chess game at Kumoricon starts taking the same turn as the one at Sakura, theres a good change your not GOING to be able to play.

Its getting very 'serious business'. The guy in charge is being VERY picky and cutting everyone whom he doesnt think has a perfect costume or is entertaining enough. I dont blame him though, hes a pretty guy and Im sure hes getting a lot of pressure from the staff to make it 'good'. To bad that what made it good was that everyone seeing how much fun it is and wants to play.

But..thus far Kumoricon has not inherited any of SC vile corruption so..heres hoping.

The whole point of Cosplay Chess, at least IMHO, is to have fun. Good costumes are good (you want to at least recognize the piece), enterainment is good (what's the point, if it's not fun), and everybody enjoying the experience is the goal.

I would love it if everybody that wants to participate in the event can, but we have limited time and limited space. Your chance of being a chess piece is dependent on how many people sign up for the event. If there are small number of sign-ups, odds are you are going to be able to play. If a bunch of people sign-up, then it's possible you might not, and that's when your cosplay is going to be a deciding factor.

I loved the game last year - every piece was played, and they were able to participate more than just standing on the board. But it took a lot of time, and we were only able to play one game. If people want more than one game, then there's a good chance that the game will be played quicker, but you may never move on the board... it's a trade-off.

Now, I'm not trying to discourage anyone that's interested, I'm just trying to explain my end of things. When the sign-ups go up in few months, please, take a picture of your cosplay and send in your form. I'm hoping to see a good variety of cosplays, and hopefully we can get a good theme (or 2) going. Then we can see how the teams shake out, and what kind of match(es) we'll see.

As to whether or not the event is "good"... I don't particularly care if it's the best strategically played match, or if the entire board is wiped out. As long as everyone has fun, it's all good in my book

Yes, fun is always a plus, ha ha. But, I did not know that about last years cosplay chess, so that's a good thing to know. How long did the one game that happened go on for? And also, which day was it?

It was on Monday, and it ran for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, if I recall correctly (I was very tired by that point ). The plan is to keep it on Monday.. something fun to look forward to on the last day at con.

Oh god no! Not on Monday! remember how badly I failed? Thats because by that time I was so damned tired I was hallucinating! I honestly dont know how I even managed to stand up (let a lone move) that long.

Im not complaining, that just means it was a hell of a con but Id rather not make such a fool of myself next year. ^^;

I remember that day we had to haul all of our gear out of our rooms just before we checked into the Chess Match. That was fun on a bun (sarcasam) >.< Checkout of the hotel was about Noon or so and at that point we were still in the game so we planned to be checked out of our room before the mayhem began.

My point being: Maybe this year we could have Cosplay Chess not so close to hotel checkout? Maybe make the match at 1 pm or something. I realize it might collide with closing ceremonies or something to that effect but I heard from a few people that they didn't get to see the matches because they were stuck checking out of their rooms.

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I remember that day we had to haul all of our gear out of our rooms just before we checked into the Chess Match. That was fun on a bun (sarcasam) >.< Checkout of the hotel was about Noon or so and at that point we were still in the game so we planned to be checked out of our room before the mayhem began.

My point being: Maybe this year we could have Cosplay Chess not so close to hotel checkout? Maybe make the match at 1 pm or something. I realize it might collide with closing ceremonies or something to that effect but I heard from a few people that they didn't get to see the matches because they were stuck checking out of their rooms.

Ok first of all: Fun on a bun?! I'll definetly use that now. And that seems reasonable and a good idea......Sounds like a nightmare.

Oh man, I've always wanted to get in on a game of cosplay chess, but my scheduel was too full both times it's been done at SC.....I think this just might be my chance! ;3 Maybe revisiting/fixing up my paine costume would be worth it.......

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08': My first Kumoricon EVAR~Secret Cosplay~Shiki: The World Ends With You [Subarashiki Kono Sekai]Haha lazy...more like fickle!